Oxfordshire, Multiple Roads, Temporary Closures Due To Various Works

OXFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

(EAST CHALLOW, CORNHILL LANE BOAT NOS. 196/3/10, 20, 30 & 40) (PROHIBITION OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND CARRIAGES) ORDER 20

NOTICE is given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to make the above order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers.

Cornhill Lane in East Challow is currently a series of joined BOATS (Byways Open to all Traffic) which is an unsurfaced public right of way and highly vulnerable to damage. This order seeks to prohibit motor vehicles and horse drawn carriages with four or more wheels and wider than 1.5m (4ft 11in) all year round from using Cornhill Lane between its junction with the A417 Faringdon Road to the north and the B4507 Ickleton Road to the south. This follows continual damage caused by motorised vehicles and the need to undertake extensive work to repair the route.

Use will continue to be permitted for pedestrians, cycles, horses, disabled persons wheelchairs and powered mobility conveyances, and for access to property and by agricultural land users and highway maintenance vehicles and refuse collection.

Additionally, motorcycles will still be permitted to use the route, although this will be reviewed after 12 months should the proposals be approved and implemented. Appropriate signage will be displayed at all access points to inform byway users.

Documents giving more details of the proposals are available for public inspection online by visiting: https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk

or in person at

The County Library, Queen Street, Westgate, Oxford, OX1 1DJ – from 9am to 8pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, and from 9am to 5.30pm on Friday and Saturday. Hard copies may be made available on request.

This matter was consulted with the public in September 2024 and, following representations and subsequent advice, is being re-consulted.

Objections to the proposals and other representations specifying the grounds on which they are made may be sent in writing to the address below by the end of 17 October 2025. The Council will consider objections and representations received in response to this Notice. They may be disseminated widely for these purposes and made available to the public. (Ref: CM/12.6.196/P0240)

(CHOLSEY AND MOULSFORD) (SPEED LIMITS) ORDER 20

NOTICE is given that Oxfordshire County Council proposes to formalise the existing 20mph speed limit within the ‘Bellway’ residential estate at the north-eastern end of Cholsey, south of Wallingford Road, under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and all other enabling powers.

The proposals cover all roads within the estate, leading out to East End’s junction with Wallingford Road, and which have been subsequently absorbed into the parish-wide 20mph speed limit introduced in May 2025.

The existing Oxfordshire County Council (Cholsey and Moulsford) (Speed Limits) Order 2025 will not need to be amended/revoked, and as a result will remain as is.

Documents giving more details of the proposals are available for public inspection online by visiting https://letstalk.oxfordshire.gov.uk

. Copies may be made available on request.

Objections to the proposals, specifying the grounds on which they are made and any other representations, should be sent in writing to the address below (or via the web address above) no later than the end of 17 October 2025. The County Council will consider objections and representations received in response to this Notice. They may be disseminated widely for these purposes and made available to the public. (Ref: CM/12.6.167/P0345)

Traffic Regulation Order and Schemes for The Director of Environment and Highways, Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Road, Oxford, OX1 1ND.

(Email: christian.mauz@oxfordshire.gov.uk

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Telephone: 0345 310 1111)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Benson, High Street/Brook Street Area

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 26 August 2025

Coming into force: 6 October 2025

This Order is being introduced to enable the installation of 500m of new sewer pipe which is anticipated to be completed 29 October as a first phase and then until 18 December at Crown Lane and into Watlington Road. This is a 24 hour daily road closure. The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in High Street and Brook Street to Crown Lane. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. The alternative route for traffic is via Crown Square, Old London Road, St Helens Avenue, Church Road, High Street, Watlington Rd and vice versa.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16157/AC)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Benson, Crown Lane

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 26 August 2025

Coming into force: 6 October 2025

This Order is being introduced because of installation of new main sewer pipe which is anticipated to be completed 18 December 2025. This is a 24 hour road closure.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in the whole length of Crown Lane, from a full closure from the junction of High street/Brook Street towards junction of Watlington Road in multiple phases of closure moving northwards. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Watlington Road at the junction with Crown Lane will be narrowed with traffic signal working at the final stage. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road.

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Wallingford, Wantage Road & Station Road

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 8 September 2025

Coming into force: 22 September 2025

This Order is being introduced because of carriageway resurfacing and lining works which are anticipated to take 4 weeks to complete.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in the section of Wantage Road & Station Road from Calvin Thomas Way roundabout until just after Charter Way junction. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. The alternative route for traffic is via the A4130 – Hitchcockt Road – Croft Road and vice-versa.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16103/MR)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Tetsworth, Multiple Roads & Footpath Closure

Date of Order: 15 September 2025

Coming into force: 22 September 2025

This Order is being introduced because of broadband improvement works which are anticipated to take 4 weeks to complete.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in sections of various roads and a Footpath Closure at OX9 7AL – Back Street, Chiltern View, Parkers Hill, The Laurels; and the footpath in front of Nos.18-24 & 7-11 The Laurels. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. Alternative route will be signed appropriately.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16190/MR)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Benson, Unnamed Road running through Preston Crowmarsh

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 15 September 2025

Coming into force: 23 September 2025

This Order is being introduced because of excavation for Gigaclear fibre cable installation works which are anticipated to take 10 days to complete.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit vehicles proceeding in the section of unnamed road running through Preston Crowmarsh from the side of No.77 to outside Lower Farm House. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. The alternative route for traffic will be signed locally.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16234/MR)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Abingdon, Beagle Close

Prohibition of Through Traffic

Date of Order: 6 October 2025

Coming into force: 13 October 2025

This Order is being introduced to install a new electricity supply which is anticipated to be completed 22 October 2025. This is a 24-hour road closure.

The effect of the Order is to temporarily prohibit any vehicle proceeding in the part of Beagle Close, works area from No.14 to the end of the cul-de-sac. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services and for the works and for access to premises which are only accessible from the closed section of road. Road plates will be available to allow access.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16357/JP)

ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 – SECTION 14(1) & (2)

Notice of Temporary Traffic Order

Thame, Wellington Street, OX9 3BN

Closure commenced: 3 September 2025

Date of Order: 17 September 2025

Coming into force: 23 September 2025

This Order continues in force an emergency closure by Notice commenced 3 September 2025 introduced due to the creation of sink holes from a sewer collapse. The work and road closure will continue under an Order from 23 September 2025 and is anticipated to take until the end of November 2025 to complete.

The effect of the Order is to close temporarily a section of Wellington Street between Lee Court and Swan Walk. Appropriate traffic signs will be displayed to indicate when the measures are in force. Exemptions are included for emergency services. Traffic will be diverted via Wellington Street – East Street – B4445 – North Street and vice-versa.

This Order will remain in force for a maximum period of 18 months or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. (Ref: T16595(EM+O)/MR)

Traffic Regulations Team for the Head of Network Management: Environment and Place, County Hall, Oxford OX1 1ND. 0345 310 1111.